77 m. ago 51st Birthday: Arewa Think Tank lauds Gov. Bago’s achievements in 2 years

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna   Northern group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago on his lofty achievements in less than two years of being in office even as it congratulated him of his 51st birthday celebration.  Arewa Think Tank noted that Bago’s administration had brought winds of positive change […] The post 51st Birthday: Arewa Think Tank lauds Gov. Bago’s achievements in 2 years appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago June 12, 1993 presidential election: Mr. Probity: Echoes of heritage, beats of resilience

Says annulment of election big minus for him • Demands entitlements given to former presidents be extended to Abiola • Says coast now clear for President Tinubu to make necessary atonement   By Christy Anyanwu Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Ganiyu Adams is an activist, politician, and traditional aristocrat. Adams in this chat with […] The post June 12, 1993 presidential election: Mr. Probity: Echoes of heritage, beats of resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea

Former Paris Saint Germain player, Marco Asensio scored twice as Aston Villa came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park. The Spaniard, on-loan from the French club netted a superb brace to cancel out Enzo Fernandez’s 12th-minute opener, and both his strikes were set up by fellow January arrival Marcus Rashford, who was […] The post Asensio, Rashford Shine As Aston Villa Come From Behind To Beat Chelsea appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 h. ago D’Tigers Beat Uganda, Move To Second Place In Afrobasket Qualifiers

Nigeria’s D’Tigers defeated Uganda 87-67 to record their second win in Group B in the second window of the 2025 AfroBasket qualifying tournament in Tripoli, Libya on Saturday. Recall that the Nigerian basketball team had opened their campaign with a 75-70 win against hosts Libya on Friday. The win took D’Tigers to second place behind […] The post D’Tigers Beat Uganda, Move To Second Place In Afrobasket Qualifiers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Explain your role or face termination, Musk tells federal employees

Billionaire and head of the US Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk, announced in a post on X Saturday all Federal employees will receive an email asking them to explain the work they’ve done over the past week, and employees who fail to respond will be forced to resign. Musk, in his quest to slash Read More

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8 h. ago Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction

Ciana Chapman, wife of popular skit maker Sabinus, has received congratulatory messages after earning a master’s degree in International Business. On Saturday, Ciana shared her experiences on Instagram, highlighting the struggles she faced during her academic journey and describing it as tough. Ciana appreciated her close associates for their constant support and shared her excitement […] The post Sabinus’ Wife Expresses Gratitude As She Earns Master’s Degree With Distinction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja An opinion poll result released in Abuja on Saturday regarding the forthcoming 2025 Anambra State governorship election indicated that Chukwuma Umeoji (54.6%) was receiving majority support across different demographics. He was closely followed by the incumbent Governor, Chukwuma Soludo (22.3%), who also retained significant support but faces challenges due to governance […] The post Anambra election: Umeoji, Soludo, Nwoye lead in opinion poll appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Veteran Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Seeks Financial Aid

Nollywood actor John Amaefule has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke, raising concerns among fans and industry colleagues. Stanley Okereke, a well-known Nollywood producer, shared the news of the actor’s hospitalisation on Instagram on Friday. According to Stanley, the actor had a stroke on the left side of his brain and is currently undergoing treatment […] The post Veteran Actor John Amaefule Hospitalised With Stroke, Seeks Financial Aid appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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23 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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25 h. ago Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, of sabotaging education development in the state. Senior Special Assistant to the National Chairman of PDP on Media and Communication, Yusuf Dingyadi, made the disclosure during a press conference in Kaduna. The party raised the […] The post Sani is sabotaging education development in Kaduna, PDP alleges appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago IBB defends executing childhood friend, family demands restitution

Former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has revealed details of the foiled coup allegedly led by his childhood friend, General Mamman Vatsa, which he says compelled him to choose between preserving a longstanding personal bond and safeguarding the nation’s future. In excerpts from his autobiography, ‘A Journey of Service,’ launched on February 20, Read More

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28 h. ago Classroom collapse: Four Yobe students discharged from hospital

Four students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Potiskum, Yobe State, who were hospitalised after some parts of a classroom block collapsed on Thursday, have been discharged. Saturday PUNCH gathered that only one student, Fatima Adamu, remained under medical care, receiving treatment for spinal shock. Nurses on duty told our correspondent that Adamu was Read More

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30 h. ago I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida

Tribune Online I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida (Excerpt from ‘A Journey in Service’ by General Ibrahim Babangida) WHAT has come to be known as the Vatsa Coup occurred within the first few months of the administration. It began life first as a series of rumours. I heard through multiple sources that my childhood friend and long-time colleague, General Mamman Jiya Vatsa, was […] I was depressed to watch Vatsa die the way he did —Babangida Tribune Online

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31 h. ago Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming

Tribune Online Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Plagued by the menace of out-of-school syndrome bedeviling the country, especially in the Northern states, a group has launched an innovative programme aimed at empowering Almajiri children in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of the programme at Arewa House Kaduna, the Group Head of Nutriment Investment Hub, Mr Dauda Oche, said the programme was designed […] Kaduna: Group set to train 10,000 almajiri children in farming Tribune Online

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35 h. ago I set aside religion, ethnicity to secure federal varsity for Kaduna — Senator

The Senator for Kaduna South, Sunday Katung, has stated that he set aside religion, ethnicity, and party affiliation to swiftly secure the establishment of the Federal University of Applied Sciences, Kachia, within eighteen months during the 10th Assembly. Katung made this disclosure on Thursday during a meeting with the Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum in Zonkwa, Read More

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36 h. ago Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike

Tribune Online Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike The Forum of Student Leaders, Kaduna State, has appealed to the Kaduna State Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Kaduna State University (KASU) to amicably resolve the crisis that led to the ASUU strike at KASU. Student leaders urge Kaduna govt, ASUU to resolve KASU strike Tribune Online

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37 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ "In the cause of the operations, they neutralised several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu

Tribune Online Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Thursday confirmed the receipt of over 250 proposed bills seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution. Hon. Kalu made this confirmation during the second retreat of the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review, held from Thursday, February 20, to Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Ikot […] Reps receive over 250 constitution amendment proposals — Kalu Tribune Online

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38 h. ago Rains: Contractors double up pace of work, vow to beat deadline of completion of road projects in Edo

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin Contractors handling the various ongoing road projects in Edo State, yesterday, said they have doubled up their pace of work to meet deadline of completion of projects in the state. They also said that, they have decided to increase the tempo of jobs to be able to cover more grounds before […] The post Rains: Contractors double up pace of work, vow to beat deadline of completion of road projects in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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